What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Recruiting and Campus Events (Admissions Counselor) position at Indiana University Bloomington?

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

Works closely with dean's office, department chairs, faculty, and academic and career advisors to ensure the College is offering and highlighting curriculum and professional development opportunities that will attract high-performing students.
Works with the College's Office of Marketing and Communications to develop and implement full range of marketing materials, strategic communications, and events.
Manages on-campus recruitment initiatives, including planning and executing College Preview Days and other special events.
Determines ways to engage key constituents (alumni, faculty, teachers, guidance counselors, fellow students) effectively throughout the recruitment process. Develops recruiting training programs for those constituents.
Selects, trains, and manages a team of Student Ambassadors to represent the College at recruiting events, meets with potential students, answers questions, and serves as public face of the College.
Oversees College of Arts and Sciences weekly information sessions held in conjunction with the Office of Admissions campus visits.
Maintains office accountability and integrity to include compliance with campus policies and best practices, Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and federal student financial aid regulations.
Provides orientation and guidance for staff, students, and volunteers who engage with the office and recruitment efforts. Assigns tasks to hourly and support staff as needed.

General Responsibilities

Maintains, implements and oversees a holistic recruitment yield tactical plan for recruitment.

Develops, implements, and administers plans, programs, and events for general and targeted student recruitment in support of organizational goals.

Integrates a diverse and strategic communications strategy in collaboration with other departments, geared toward specific student declared academic major, career interests, and geographic factors.

Identifies and develops partnerships for outreach to prospective students and influencers.

Interprets academic policies and exercises authority and independent judgment.

Plans, implements, and evaluates programs and processes and determines the effectiveness of markets and strategies. Exercises independent judgment and uses census data and modeling tools to identify effective marketing plans and strategies to address specific populations.

Serves in a collaborative role with internal and external stakeholders to identify targets of opportunity to attract and enroll under-represented populations. Participates in the assessment and evaluation of various models.

May attend meetings or serve on committees with the admissions stakeholders, including all staff meetings, recruitment, and outreach team meetings, customer service lead meetings, and undergraduate recruitment council meetings; may provide guidance to other admissions counselors, particularly regarding recruitment schedules and objectives for recruitment staff in a given region.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

Bachelor's degree

Preferred

Master's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

5 years in admissions, higher education, marketing, or related field

LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

Valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University

SKILLS

Required

Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills

Maintains a high degree of professionalism

Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills

Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Highly thorough and dependable

Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Possesses excellent presentation skills

Demonstrates excellent judgment, tact, and diplomacy

Highly developed customer relations skills

Commitment to working with people of diverse backgrounds

Ability to interpret federal, state, and institutional rules and regulations and required procedures associated with compliance required

Preferred

Solid grounding in liberal arts and sciences

Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to successfully manage multiple responsibilities

Ability to adhere to deadlines

Demonstrates ability to interact successfully with various groups, including faculty, administrators, academic advisors, students, and their parents as well as the capacity to provide a nuanced approach to each group

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and some knowledge of IU's SIS

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Ability / flexibility for in and out of State travel.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

53,321 annualized wage, paid monthly

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with generous IU contributions

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Basic group life insurance paid by IU

Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting

Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses

10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year

Generous paid time off plans

Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level : Advanced

FLSA : Exempt

Job Function : Student Services

Job Family : Admissions & Recruitment

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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